[1] It marked the first time since the competition's inception in 2011 that the cup would not be played under the named sponsorship of Continental AG[2] or under the branding of The Football Association following the completed takeover by Women's Professional Leagues Limited (WPLL).
[4] The competition kept the same format as the previous season, starting with a group stage split regionally.
However, the competition ran with 23 teams, one fewer than previous season, after Reading withdrew from the Championship in June 2024.
[5] Teams competing in the UEFA Women's Champions League group stage are exempt from the League Cup group stage, earning a provisional bye to the quarter-finals.
[6][7] On 16 December 2024, it was announced that the 2025 Women's League Cup final would be held at Pride Park Stadium, the home of Derby County, for the first time.